South Africa Quizlet
What continent is South Africa on
Africa
What does ANCYL stand for
African National Congress Youth League
What was the most important group against the Apartheid system
American National Congress (ANC)
When was the South Africa flag adopted
April 27, 1994
What colonial governments controlled South Africa
British and Dutch
What city did the Dutch establish in 1652
Cape Town
What is the second largest city in South Africa
Cape Town
Where was World War 1 mainly fought in
Europe
What was he trying to do when he gave speeches in other countries
He was trying to get support for the black independence movement
Where did Nelson Mandela die
Johannesburg, South Africa
What is the name of the national park in South Africa
Kruger National Park
What career did Nelson Mandela decide to follow
Lawyer
What country is completely surrounded by South Africa
Lesotho
Who was one of the leaders of the ANC
Nelson Mandela
What was Nelson Mandela's whole name
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
What is the capital of South Africa
Pretoria
Where was Nelson Mandela born
South Africa
What is Soweto's real name
South Western Townships
What is the most famous township of South Africa
Soweto
Who took charge of Mandela after his father died
The Chief
What did Erasmus Jacobs find along the Orange River in 1867
a diamond
What were white people in South Africa considered
a minority
What does township mean in South Africa
an underdeveloped urban area
What did Mandela spend the 1950's doing
being arrested, jailed, or banned from the activities he organized
What color is the Y on the South Africa flag
green
What did Mandela's father do
he was the number one councilor to the Chief of Thembuland in South Africa
What was Mandela known for
his ability to speak well
Who did Nelson Mandela accept the Nobel Peace Prize for
his country
On what charge was Nelson Mandela sentenced to life in prison
leaving the country illegally
How did Nelson Mandela die
pneumonia
When were gold and diamonds discovered in South Africa
the 1800's
When was Soweto created
the 1930's
When did groups form against Apartheid
the 1950's
When did other countries start to pressure the South African government to end Apartheid
the 1980's
When did Apartheid come to an end
the 1990's
When did Apartheid end
the 1990's
What side did South Africa enter World War 1 on
the Allies
What do the many colors on the South Africa flag represent
the rainbow of people in South Africa
What does the Y on the South Africa flag represent
the union of many groups of people in South Africa
What problems is South Africa facing
unemployment, poverty, and AIDS
When did the British take control of Cape Town
1806
When was the Union of South Africa formed
1910
When did the Union of South Africa enter World War 1
1914
When did World War 1 end
1918
When was Nelson Mandela born
1918
When did Apartheid start in South Africa
1948
When did Mandela leave South Africa to give speeches in other countries
1962
When did Nelson Mandela go to jail
1962
What year did violent protests break out in Soweto
1976
When did Nelson Mandela get the Nobel Peace Prize
1993
South Africa has been a democratic country since
1994
When was Nelson Mandela president
1994-1999
When did Nelson Mandela die
2013
How long was Nelson Mandela in prison
27 years
How old was Nelson Mandela when he died
95
How many people are in Soweto
1.3 million
How fast can a cheetah run
100 kilometers an hour
How many official languages are in South Africa
11
How old are people in townships that join gangs
12
What century did the Europeans reach South Africa
15